also le·vo·ro·ta·ry (-tə-rē)
adj. (Symbol l-)
Of or relating to an optically active chemical that rotates the plane of polarized light to the left, or counterclockwise: Only levorotatory amino acids are biologically active.
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le·vo·ro·ta·to·ry (lē'və-rō'tə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)
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Turning the plane of polarization, or rays of light, to the left.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
rotating to the left
Synonyms: levorotary, left-handed
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